Professor

• Jul 2020 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Jun 2021 - Present

Professor of International Relations

• Feb 2023 - Present

University Hospital Medical Tourism Coordinator

• Feb 2023 - Present

Professor Of Business

• Feb 2016 - Present

PROFESSOR OF BUSINESS– Teaches (both in English and Turkish)Also, Participates seminars and workgroups, TV and Media activities; and, participates/organizes special corporate training programs for business groups, corporations, NGOs, etc.

Director of International Programs

• Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

Senior advisor for Internationalization. Oversees mutual and collective agreements and programs between and among universities. Areas include but not limited to ISEP (International Student Exchange Program), an international student exchange network that has more than 300 member universities in 50 countries; 146 universities in USA, 4 in Canada, 12 in the UK, 23 in France, 9 in Spain, 7 in Sweden, 14 in Australia, 8 Japan, 4 in Argentina and ERASMUS+.

Lecturer - International Relations Department

• Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

Lecturer - Department of International RelationsIR 312 - American Foreign PolicyUI 312 - Amerikan Dış Politikası2013-2014 Spring Term

CFO / Director of Executive Affairs

• Feb 2020 - Aug 2021

Tallest Tower Project in Miami by Okan Group. The contracts and related legal correspondence affairs and corporate senior execution operations are conducted by Director of Executive Affairs Tallest Tower Project in Miami by Okan Group. The contracts and related legal correspondence affairs and corporate senior execution operations are conducted by Director of Executive Affairs

Campus President / Executive Board Member / Okan Int'l Cooperation Committee Member

• Jun 2015 - Jun 2020

OIU’s Chief Academic Officer and is OIU’s responsible authority as executive board member in the absence of the President of Executive Board. The Office of the Campus President is charged with helping OIU achieve excellence across all areas of the academic enterprise through oversight of undergraduate teaching and learning; graduate mentoring; faculty development, promotion and tenure; resource allocation; strategic planning; and the development of innovative academic initiatives that will be recognized as unique signature strengths. The Provost’s office is responsible for the administration, coordination, and development of general policies and functions applicable to all academic programs. He also supports OIU’s strategic vision to be a recognized international leader in research and education. To achieve this, OIU engagement strategies and initiatives are built around three areas of focus: brand and reputation, student recruitment and engagement. He works closely with its stakeholders and partners to help the university achieve its goals and targets, and to inspire people to choose OIU. Show less

Editor In Chief / Academic Evaluator

• Dec 2016 - Dec 2019

International Journal of Business Perspectives & Social Sciences Information (IJBP-SSI) International Journal of Business Perspectives & Social Sciences Information (IJBP-SSI) a peer-reviewed journal, with eminent and renowned Editorial Board. www.ijbp-ssi.com International Journal of Business Perspectives & Social Sciences Information (IJBP-SSI) International Journal of Business Perspectives & Social Sciences Information (IJBP-SSI) a peer-reviewed journal, with eminent and renowned Editorial Board. www.ijbp-ssi.com

Academic Dean

• May 2018 - Dec 2018

Director Of Academic Affairs

• Jan 2018 - May 2018

Interim Director of Academic Affairs of ACICS - US National Accredited University Interim Director of Academic Affairs of ACICS - US National Accredited University

President / Başkan

• Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

SubVisio, özel ve kamu sektöründe üst düzey konumlarda değişik alanların uzmanları olarak görev yapmakta olan, doktora seviyesinde eğitim almış üyelerinin birikim ve bilgilerini stratejik bakış açısı ve akademik prensipler dahilinde bir araya getirerek değerler yaratmayı hedef edinmiştir. Globalleşen dünyada günümüz kurum ve kuruluşlarının ihtiyaç duydukları stratejik karar verme süreçlerinde ihtiyaçları olan know-how ve çözüm önerilerini anlaşılır bir metodoloji ile hem güncel reel sektör tecrübleri hem de üst seviyedeki akademik bilgi ve birikim ile kaynaştıran SubVisio, zirve ve konferanslar, eğitim ve stratejik destek yanısıra şirket ve kurumlara özel olarak exclusive çalışmalar da yapmaktadır. Bir akademik araştırma grubu olarak birlikte strateji geliştirme, kurumsal analiz, yazarlık ve konferans çalışmaları olan SubVisio kurucuları Michael Dylan Cora ve Cenk Varol, öncelikle Jenerasyonlar, Arketipler, Dörtlü Akort üzerinde çalışmalar yapmışlar, popüler tabirleri ile BabyBoomer, X ve Y Kuşaklarının yapıları ve bulundukları dönem üzerindeki etkilerini ve bu etkilerin sonucu olarak işyeri kültürü oluşumundaki sorunları, sorunların çözümü açısından geliştirilmesi gereken modelleri, özel geliştirdikleri bir model olarak “iç girişimcilik” ve “katılımcılığa katılım” konseptini ve şirket bağlılığı ve verimliliğini artıracak programları çeşitli üniversiteler, sivil toplum örgütleri, kongre ve zirvelerde kamuoyu ile paylaşmışlardır. Özellikle,20 Kasım 2013’te Cenk Varol’un Doğuş Üniversitesi’nde “Y Jenerasyonu Perspektifi ile İç Girişimcilik”, Michael D. Cora ve Cenk Varol’un 2013’te İstanbul Le Meridyen Hotel’de “Bayi Zirvesi’nde verdikleri konferanslar, ve üniversitelerde “Kuşaklar, Kurum Kültürü ve İç Girişimcilik” konusunda yaptıkları sunumlar, Ocak 2014’te İnsan Kaynakları ve Sosyal Medya Zirvesi’ndeki sunum ve performansları ile Maltepe Üniversitesi’nde hazırladıkları “Y Kuşağı Perspektifi ile İç Girişimcilik” adlı makale çalışmaları çok ses getirmiştir. Show less

Executive Director / Eurasian & Turkish Region

• Jul 2009 - Jan 2016

The Turkish and Eurasian Regional office of "American Service Industry International LLC", a Florida, USA based company, mostly focuses on "Special Corporate Clients (SCC)" with boutique needs and generally serves as extensive-exclusive consultant. Its distinguished and privileged clients receive utmost professional and confidential services from International and Local senior executive level consultants. ASIIF-Turkey is established specifically for (i) Business / Corporate Consulting (ii) ISO and other standards related services including but not limited to: OHSAS 18001 ISO 10002 ISO 14001 ISO 27001:2005 ISO 9001:2008 Supplier Assessments (iii) Corporate Training / Coaching (iv) Brand Protection Services (v) M&A related or other specific advisory services ASIIF-Turkey Show less

Sr. Director- European-Eurasian Strategic Business Development

• Jan 2005 - Jan 2016

ASIIF provides broad-based international advisory and consulting services to small, medium and large-sized businesses, private and publicly held commercial firms and financial institutions, also we aim to serve to governments and state-owned entities. ASIIF is based in Miami Florida, USA and we are able to provide services for any country or region over the globe. It has relations with offices in Australia, Indonesia, India, China, Russian Federation, European Community Countries, South African Republic, Brazil and Argentina; and it has it's Central Coordination Offices in Poland for the Former Eastern Block Countries and in Turkey for Caucasian and Turkic Republics together with Egypt and United Arab Emirates. Show less

Adjunct Professor / Graduate Program

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

GLA5111 Decision Making and Strategic Thinking in Global System GLA5111 Decision Making and Strategic Thinking in Global System

Lecturer - International Business Management

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2014

Lecturer Fall 2013-2014 Period INTR 211 - International Business Management www.dogus.edu.tr Lecturer Fall 2013-2014 Period INTR 211 - International Business Management www.dogus.edu.tr

Chairman of the Board/on behalf of American Service Ind Int'l LLC-USA

• Mar 2011 - Aug 2013

American Service Industry International LLC acted as a direct investor in several incorporations in Istanbul, Turkey. This group of companies are mainly dealing with corporate consulting, ISO and other standards certification, advisory services, brand protection, security, social services and hospital management. Dr. Cora is assigned as the Chairman of this group. American Service Industry International LLC acted as a direct investor in several incorporations in Istanbul, Turkey. This group of companies are mainly dealing with corporate consulting, ISO and other standards certification, advisory services, brand protection, security, social services and hospital management. Dr. Cora is assigned as the Chairman of this group.

Asst. GSO

• Dec 2008 - Jul 2009

As the General Services Office the primary responsibilities include the management of physical resources and contracting functions at United States embassies and consulates, and service to other U.S. Government agencies. GSOs are responsible for the overall management of General Services Operations (or some portion of these operations), the supervision of the subordinate staff, and the actual performance of some or all of the following functions. The GSO normally works under the direction of the Management Officer/Counselor and is a service provider to the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) Council at post. Contracting - Solicit, evaluate, negotiate, and award contracts with commercial organizations, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and local or foreign governments for furnishing products, services or construction. May be responsible for identifying the need for procurement and developing the appropriate acquisition document (since all procurements are not done under contracts). Investigate and develop alternative means of supply. Coordinate with the Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE) on major acquisitions. Physical Facilities - Participate in the development of the mission’s facilities requirements (office and residential) utilizing government owned long and/or short-term leased properties. Work in close coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operation’s Real Estate and Property Management Office (OBO/REPM) in acquiring or leasing real property. Formulate, plan, and exercise responsibilities for the acquisition, management, utilization, and alteration of government properties.Inventory/Property - Manage, regulate, coordinate or control official supplies, equipment or other material. The work includes one or more phases of material management including initial planning, provisioning, requirements determination, acquisition, distribution, accountability, and the issue of consumption or disposal. Show less

Executive Director / International Relations

• Dec 1999 - Jun 2005

International Project Development and Management Consultancy International Project Development and Management Consultancy

Manager-Head of International Relations

• Aug 1994 - Dec 1999

Managing the overall activities of the company’s international relations especially with regards to international trade and business development consultation services to the third parties. Also, organization and implementation of security services through supervising and management of the personnel and the selection of the correct business strategies in accordance with the current market conditions. Additionally, attending to international meet-ings, especially in the North America and Europe. Show less

Duty Supervisor / Airline Representative

• Mar 1992 - Aug 1994

Representation of over 40 international private & charter airlines. Supervision of airport operations and passenger traffic. Management of the marketing activities of the corporation. Planning and realizing frequent visits to the current and potential clients with or without the marketing personnel. The training and on-the-job examining of the personnel. Attending to international meetings of the company together with its managing di-rector. Representation of over 40 international private & charter airlines. Supervision of airport operations and passenger traffic. Management of the marketing activities of the corporation. Planning and realizing frequent visits to the current and potential clients with or without the marketing personnel. The training and on-the-job examining of the personnel. Attending to international meetings of the company together with its managing di-rector.